Name: This beach is fantastic! It's really clean and perfect for both families and those who enjoy stand up paddle boarding. Plus, there's a convenient little shop right on the beach that sells all the essentials like cold drinks, ice cream, and coffee. There are also several restaurants nearby and plenty of parking available. Overall, it's definitely worth a visit!
Item: Velika Saplunara
Rating: 10
Author: N. R. S.

About Mljet island

Mountain scenery is one of the most memorable features of sandy beaches of Mljet island. And this is not surprising because this landscape covers almost the entire coast. Just imagine how you are relaxing under the sun against the background of the mountains - is this not a dream?

Mljet island Best beaches

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Velika Saplunara

Saplunara 0.2 km

Very good

8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season

2.7 Amenities index

Sutmiljhoska beach

Sutmiholjska 0 km

Pleasant

6.9

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Plaza Limuni

Saplunara 1.1 km

Pleasant

6.4

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Green pure water

1 Amenities index

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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 3 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Mljet island.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Mljet island, they are as follows:

The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 2 such beaches.
Some beach bays can be densely occupied by motor boats or yachts, which usually negatively affects water pollution. There are about 1 beach in Mljet island, where a significant number of ships can be observed from time to time.
The average distance from the road to beach in Mljet island is less than 500 meters. 3 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Mljet island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Mljet island's beaches

Velika Saplunara

10 N. R. S.

This beach is fantastic! It's really clean and perfect for both families and those who enjoy stand up paddle boarding. Plus, there's a convenient little shop right on the beach that sells all the essentials like cold drinks, ice cream, and coffee. There are also several restaurants nearby and plenty of parking available. Overall, it's definitely worth a visit!

Sutmiljhoska beach

8 Nikolai Zawadski

This beach is a hidden gem with stunning turquoise water. It's located 3km down a paved road from the main road, with only the last 200m being narrow. There is free parking for about 25 cars, and while there are a few holiday homes, there are no other facilities or food/drink options. A rubbish bin is available in the parking lot. The beach is rocky but the stones are smooth, making it easy to walk on barefoot.

Plaza Limuni

6 Soren Malverson

The sandy beach boasts a picturesque view, perfect for capturing stunning photographs. However, it's not recommended for swimming due to the presence of algae that makes the sea appear murky. If you're only looking for a spot for your little ones to frolic on the sand, then it's decent enough. The route to the beach is a combination of half tarmac and half gravel, with narrow paths that can only accommodate one vehicle at a time. Fortunately, traffic is scarce. There are no other facilities on the beach, making it a raw and natural experience.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.5°C and water up to 26.6°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 9°C and water to 15.2°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Mljet island? In total there are 3 beaches and the most popular is Velika Saplunara.